Mexico City, Mexico
Pyramid of Cuicuilco
This ancient structure was built by a mysterious civilization that was largely destroyed by a volcanic eruption.
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Mexico City, Mexico
This ancient structure was built by a mysterious civilization that was largely destroyed by a volcanic eruption.
Mexico City, Mexico
Outside a market, beautiful murals pay tribute to fruit sellers and farmers, as well as a few legendary artists.
Mexico City, Mexico
An extravagant 18th-century fountain built with bits of broken ceramic.
Mexico City, Mexico
Twelve natural mummies are displayed in the crypt of this former monastery school.
Mexico City, Mexico
The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses connected by a bridge.
Mexico City, Mexico
The ruins of the "place of the cloud snake" sit in the middle of an urban environment.
Mexico City, Mexico
A quirky and charming restaurant founded by artists.
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A barbarous band of serpents guard the bases of these Aztec temples.
Mexico City, Mexico
The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.
Mexico City, Mexico
A church dedicated to the Mexican skeleton saint.
Mexico City, Mexico
A close look at the church's walls reveals pieces of Mexico's history.
Mexico City, Mexico
This neon installation is a tribute to a Mexica god, who gave his skin to humanity.
Mexico City, Mexico
A few steps from the site of the Tlatelolco massacre, this museum tells the story of Mexico's 1968 student protests.
Mexico City, Mexico
This Aztec structure remained hidden until the demolition of a supermarket exposed the lost temple.
Mexico City, Mexico
These museum grounds are a Dalai Lama-declared peace oasis.
Mexico City, Mexico
A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.
Mexico City, Mexico
This one-window stand has been home to a giant vat of slowly simmering meats and an array of unique tacos for almost 50 years.
Mexico City, Mexico
This foreboding building was the headquarters of the terrifying Spanish Inquisition in Mexico.
Mexico City, Mexico
The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.
Mexico City, Mexico
The remains of an Aztec school and various intriguing artifacts lie below a modern cultural center.
Mexico City, Mexico
These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.
Mexico City, Mexico
A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.
Mexico City, Mexico
History is on display in this hall, which has served as the seat of city government for centuries.
Mexico City, Mexico
Hidden for more than a century, the grave of the Conquistador remains forgotten behind these church walls.